Bay State Sewage offers tips, advice and other insights for new septic system owners.
Although you can’t see it, although you don’t think about it every day, and although it doesn’t need frequent maintenance, your septic system is still a vital part of your home. You should be thinking about the health of your septic system quite frequently, as it is responsible for managing all the waste that comes …
If you’re unfamiliar with septic systems, even though you know your home has one, you’re not the only one. Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures, commonly used in rural areas without centralized sewer systems. They use a combination of nature and proven technology to treat wastewater from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains, …
Being a septic system owner comes with a set of responsibilities. If you follow this simple list of septic system do’s and don’ts there will be many benefits. Taking regular care of your system by following this list will ensure that you do not need frequent system maintenance, you will not overspend on avoidable costs, …
If you have a septic system in your home and you live in Massachusetts, you may have heard of a Title 5 Inspection. Title 5 Inspections are an important aspect of septic system maintenance. This guide to Title 5 Inspections will teach you all about Title 5 Inspections and why they are important. What is …
If you have a septic system and are not sure what it is, what it does, and how to take care of it, these commonly asked questions will make you much more comfortable with your septic system. What is a Septic System? Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures, commonly used in rural areas …
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When you hear the words anaerobic and aerobic you may be thinking of exercise. Well, turns out these terms don’t only apply to exercise- they apply to septic systems as well. These terms refer to the bacteria that live in your septic system. Anaerobic bacteria do not need oxygen to live. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen …
If you are a first-time homeowner or have just moved into a new home with a septic system, then you may be a little bit confused on what you need to do as a septic system owner. While septic systems are not complicated and do not even require yearly upkeep, there are a few things …
If you’re a new homeowner or have recently moved, you may find that your new home has a septic system. However, you may not know what a septic system is, what it does, and how it works. Here at Baystate, we deal with all things septic systems, including educating customers on how they work. Read …